President aspirant and Senator Manny Pacquiao has tested negative in two drug tests results taken in July and September this year, his camp revealed on Tuesday.
His camp said he took the test before his fight against Youdenis Ugas in Las Vegas this year. The test was conducted by the Voluntary Anti-Doping Association (VADA) on July 28 and September 8.
"The test covers a wide range of performance-enhancing drugs that include anabolic agents like steroids and all stimulants like cocaine and methamphetamine," Pacquiao’s camp said.
"In both tests, Pacquiao was found negative of any of the substances prohibited by the World Boxing Council," it added.
Athletes competing in international competitions are required to undergo the anti-doping test to ensure that they are not using any substance to improve their performance.
Pacquaio’s camp said the boxer-turned-senator is scheduled for a hair follicle test and had wanted a laboratory that can deliver immediate results.
Last week, President Rodrigo Duterte claimed a presidential candidate was into cocaine.
